The right paintless dent repair tools to use
Paintless Dent Repair tools are made of different lengths, diameters, hand grips and tip styles. A typical set of tools
can include anywhere from 12 to 70 varying rods and picks.
These rods are designed to perform many different repair jobs such as, hail damage repair, accessing a dent through a window
opening, and reaching dents located in a rear quarter panels.
Dent Reading Equipment
One of the most important elements of PDR is the ability to read a dent. When you are massaging out a dent, you need to be able to
clearly see the metal flex as you push on the dent. This is reading where your tool is pushing, in relation to the dent.
To clearly read a dent, a variety of paintless dent repair techniques and tools are utilized. More experienced technicians are able
to read a dent by simply using the reflection of a metal object, nearby light fixture or even the clouds in the sky; a very difficult
method for the inexperienced technician.
The preferred method is to use dent-reading equipment designed specifically for PDR. Several types of dent reading equipment
are available. The equipment you use depends on a few variables: where the dent is located, where you work (shop or mobile),
and your individual preference.
Accessories
Various accessories will complement your set of repair tools. Most tool packages should include, amongst other things,
hot melt glue, a release agent, a glue gun and cross bar pullers.
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The above paintless dent repair tools are available at Eastwood. Click here for more information.


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